About Love + Chew

As a vegetarian/vegan of over 14 years, Lauren never believed in preaching her lifestyle to others - She has also been a firm believer in doing what feels right for your own body.

However, through her health journey, Lauren began to realize that she felt her best after eating plant-based, whole foods. In conjunction, she started baking vegan & gluten-free cookies with her stepmom, who adopted a completely plant-based diet several years ago. Lauren created the first version of the Love + Chew cookie in her kitchen based on her stepmom's original recipes and wanted to keep the recipe as simple as possible; with almond flour, almond butter, chocolate chips, baking soda, chia seeds and sweetened mostly with dates.

Her goal was not only to create a better-for-you treat, but a mission-driven brand. They donate a portion of proceeds to their partner organization called Oasis for Girls, a local San Francisco based nonprofit that provides after-programming and internships for young girls ages 14-18 that come from marginalized and low-income communities. 

Her cookies are the perfect post-meal dessert, healthy snack, or even on-the-go breakfast!